Unicorn. Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Praying here too- Unofficially of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Praying here too- Unofficially of course! THAT is so funny!:lol::lol: I needed a laugh. Thanks!:lol::lol::lol: and thanks for praying.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Mariann, I have to tell you that this is a blessing to me. I hope that IMP gets the biggest blessing out of it, but it's been a great experience for me. Our pastor preached Sunday on the concept of a life of prayer, or a life lived with regular communication to God at it's center. He did an excellent job and it is a weak spot for me. I am a natural born fixer, fix, fix, fix,....if there is a practical need, I'm the one coming up with the fix and getting people involved in making it happen...taking groceries, getting winter clothes for children, etc. Since I'm a fixer, I have a hard time with situations in which I can't do anything practical to help. So, though I am a big believer in prayer and I pray everday with my kids and I remember people in prayer, I am not good at cultivating a life of prayer. This prayer chain for Imp has been just awesome for me today. Not only did I pray several times during my "slot" but she's been uppermost in my mind all day which has lead to lots of communication with God. It has also kept my sister's situation at the forefront and so I've prayed more for her today than probably all together in the last month. I've been able to then get focused on Mario and Stacey, Linda's boy being a pallbearer for his best friend's funeral - ouch!, Joanne's house, you name it. Once in the mode, it was amazing how many things just keep coming up. I feel so at peace. So, many thanks because in the process of getting focused on Imp's serious prayer needs, it's helped me pray more fervently for everyone instead of just remembering once in a while and it's also reminded me to lay more of my family's own needs at the feet of Jesus instead of always exhausting myself to try and fix everything. Much love to all! IMP, whatever the outcome today, God has been inundated, begged, and downright nagged on your behalf...I have a strong feeling HE is loving it too! God Bless, Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Starting my official :gnorsi: time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Mariann, I have to tell you that this is a blessing to me. I hope that IMP gets the biggest blessing out of it, but it's been a great experience for me. Our pastor preached Sunday on the concept of a life of prayer, or a life lived with regular communication to God at it's center. He did an excellent job and it is a weak spot for me. I am a natural born fixer, fix, fix, fix,....if there is a practical need, I'm the one coming up with the fix and getting people involved in making it happen...taking groceries, getting winter clothes for children, etc. Since I'm a fixer, I have a hard time with situations in which I can't do anything practical to help. So, though I am a big believer in prayer and I pray everday with my kids and I remember people in prayer, I am not good at cultivating a life of prayer. This prayer chain for Imp has been just awesome for me today. Not only did I pray several times during my "slot" but she's been uppermost in my mind all day which has lead to lots of communication with God. It has also kept my sister's situation at the forefront and so I've prayed more for her today than probably all together in the last month. I've been able to then get focused on Mario and Stacey, Linda's boy being a pallbearer for his best friend's funeral - ouch!, Joanne's house, you name it. Once in the mode, it was amazing how many things just keep coming up. I feel so at peace. So, many thanks because in the process of getting focused on Imp's serious prayer needs, it's helped me pray more fervently for everyone instead of just remembering once in a while and it's also reminded me to lay more of my family's own needs at the feet of Jesus instead of always exhausting myself to try and fix everything. Much love to all! IMP, whatever the outcome today, God has been inundated, begged, and downright nagged on your behalf...I have a strong feeling HE is loving it too! God Bless, Faith I have no words, except to say that I am so thankful and have been so blessed because I was obedient when it was put on my heart to do this for Imp -- and, I totally know what you mean about being a 'fixer.' THAT is me! It is probably to a very large degree many, many people on this board if you think about it, kwim? I would, based on my personality, be more likely to drive to Canada and find Imp, find a hotel, and show up every day to take care of her and homeschool her kids and mine than I would be to suggest and set up a prayer chain (which, btw, I don't think I've done in about 18 years - :w00t: - and then, it was done via telephone and copy machine. :lol:). I am thankful that I was obedient, that I didn't think about myself when this was put on my heart (sometimes this board can be a scary place - but we all know that - we have trepidition about crock pot threads for goodness sake :lol:), and that I was given words that spoke to the hearts of others. Personally, I know that this prayer chain has sparked a renewal in my prayer life -- dh and i were talking about it on the phone about an hour ago -- and my experience is so strikingly similar to everything you wrote. The day this whole thing began (was it Monday?) I thought of the woman in Luke 18:1 and the necessity of 'patient, persistent, and persevering' prayer. And, there was no doubt that I was going to be obedient to what the Lord had placed on my heart for us to do for Imp. And, I am pasting this below, because I think you have articulated experientially precisely what this says -- you said it so well and in such a relatable way for me. 'Concerning our habits of prayer, "always" does not mean we should pray every single minute of the day. If this were so, the faith involved in prayer would be a dead one, as we would never have time to do the works required with it (James 2:17-18, 20, 26). "Always" means that we should be faithful to our regular times of prayer. Concerning the time of prayer, "always" includes the fact that we should pray in both good and bad times. Sadly, some pray only in a crisis, and others forget to offer a prayer of thanksgiving when God has intervened to solve a problem or provide a blessing (I Thessalonians 5:17-18).' I've been praying for everyone (named and un-named) who is praying for Imp -- and I am so thankful for each and every one of you, and I am grateful to those who are praying for me and my family.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Starting my official :gnorsi: time! I officially you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I'm late on this....sorry. Can pray TH eve b/t 9=9:30, est. Sheryl <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Giving this another bump (and another prayer for Imp!) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 I'm late on this....sorry. Can pray TH eve b/t 9=9:30, est. Sheryl <>< Yes, ma'am! :) And thank you -- and thank you!:grouphug: Giving this another bump (and another prayer for Imp!) Cat Cat -- Thank you so much! You've been so faithful!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Denise just posted an update on Imp in a new thread, and it sounds like we all need to add extra prayers for the next several days (at least!) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Denise just posted an update on Imp in a new thread, and it sounds like we all need to add extra prayers for the next several days (at least!) Cat :iagree: What sayeth the Hive regarding how it should be done? The schedule is there -- it's easy enough to plug in names, add names, etc. I am GONE all day tomorrow (co-op) so right now I am all :bigear:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 :iagree: What sayeth the Hive regarding how it should be done? The schedule is there -- it's easy enough to plug in names, add names, etc. I am GONE all day tomorrow (co-op) so right now I am all :bigear:. My opinion is that everyone is praying in and out of their slot, maybe just continue on our own? Maybe keep the thread going, bumping it up, letting everyone know we're praying, and reminding everyone to pray? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I've got things during the day but am willing to dedicate my evening prayers to Imp. I'll also stretch out that novena I was going to start tonight to a regular 9 day novena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I've been praying for her for days now, and all through out the day today. I can't commit, I will lift up a prayer when a thought enters my mind, but the next three days are going to be VERY, VERY busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 My opinion is that everyone is praying in and out of their slot, maybe just continue on our own? Maybe keep the thread going, bumping it up, letting everyone know we're praying, and reminding everyone to pray?:bigear: I've got things during the day but am willing to dedicate my evening prayers to Imp. I'll also stretch out that novena I was going to start tonight to a regular 9 day novena. Well, I would have to say that it makes perfect sense to me -- (Chucki, I responded to your thread about switching time slots tonight -- I will take your earlier slot and you can take my 9:30-10pm) if no one dissents or has another suggestion why don't we keep bumping the thread, pray in our slot if we can, and in the alternative, just plain old pray -- as Kathleen in Va said - everytime she looks at the clock, she will pray. Whatever trigger works is good.:) OR, as Unicorn put it (and it cracks me up) pray 'unofficially.' :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I missed the official sign-up so I'm going to pray whenever she comes to mind. Call me the fill-in. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I missed the official sign-up so I'm going to pray whenever she comes to mind. Call me the fill-in. :D There's quite a few of us, many in fact, that are doing this. :001_smile: Where the Spirit leads, there I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 We can keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 We can keep it going. :iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Looking forward to my time. Although I am still praying as I remember today. Prayed for her around 2am PST when I was not sleeping. :glare: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Prayed for you today, Imp. Sorry I couldn't get to the computer at the time to say so. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Prayed for you today, Imp. Sorry I couldn't get to the computer at the time to say so. :grouphug: No apology necessary. :) Thank you for praying -- that's all we have to do.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 No apology necessary. :) Thank you for praying -- that's all we have to do.:grouphug: And you know what's so great? That although I'm thousands of miles away, I can still help! Prayer is the very best thing anyone can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 And you know what's so great? That although I'm thousands of miles away, I can still help! Prayer is the very best thing anyone can do! :iagree: I said the same thing to my dh earlier about the locations of everyone -- that truly just amazes me --:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) OK, in my post I took the 9-9:30 pm time slot. That would be 7-7:30 pm Imp's time! :grouphug: Edited December 2, 2010 by sheryl added "pm" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Reporting for my pm duty, Ma'am! :gnorsi: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 OK, in my post I took the 9-9:30 pm time slot. That would be 7-7:30 pm Imp's time! :grouphug: Yup -- and remember 'don't sweat the schedule.';) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Reporting for my pm duty, Ma'am! :gnorsi: You are SO funny! I'm really a pussy cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 You are SO funny! I'm really a pussy cat! I'm being a Prayer Warrior!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 bumping for the start of the EST night shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 I'm being a Prayer Warrior!:D :svengo:I get it! I am being such a dunce AGAIN today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Back to the top of the heap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I hope Imp is still sleeping soundly. How do I link all those cool images, Dunce Marianne?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I will pray for Imp. She's had surgery already, right? I'll pray for the RSD not to spread to her face. Thinking of you, Imp, and hoping you feel much better very soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 I hope Imp is still sleeping soundly. How do I link all those cool images, Dunce Marianne?:D Can you copy and paste? That's how I get them off google. I will be gone all day tomorrow and most of Saturday morning. I will, however, be at Mass tomorrow as that is how our co-op starts the day, so I will definitely be praying. I will continue to be in prayer for Impish as constantly as I can over the weekend. I cannot imagine how one would go through an ordeal such as Imp's without a mighty group of Prayer Warriors (see cat wearing battle armor ;)). I know that we will all remain in prayer for her as this is only day one and I am sure her healing process will not be quick. Thank you all again - as Denise said, let's all keep bumping this so we are reminded of Imp's need for prayer and others can see it and pray for her as they are led. I will be praying for all of you and for those of you who are closing out this 24 hour marathon of prayer. I will also be praying for Imp throughout the night for pain free, restful sleep, healing, improvement, and a miracle. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I am still praying for her. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hey all - I just finished my shift and it came to me while deep in prayer that Imp is, on top of everything else, probably grieving too. The lost of such useful part of her has to be very difficult. So I think it might be helpful if we could add some prayers that her self-esteem not be negatively effected and that she be comforted until she is able to come to terms with her loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hey all - I just finished my shift and it came to me while deep in prayer that Imp is, on top of everything else, probably grieving too. The lost of such useful part of her has to be very difficult. So I think it might be helpful if we could add some prayers that her self-esteem not be negatively effected and that she be comforted until she is able to come to terms with her loss. :iagree: I know from experience with my daughter that an individual who suffers from a chronic illness with chronic pain experiences such shame (it just comes with the territory from what I can gather) about their illness and their situation. So, definitely, yes, let's add that. I've been asking the Lord to bless Imp with a 'double portion' of His mercy.......He is our Father and he wants to bless us -- how much does he want to bless us doubly -- so that's the direction in which I have been going. And, again -- thank you all!:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 So we doubly pray for double blessings doubly long...Got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 I will pray for Imp. She's had surgery already, right? I'll pray for the RSD not to spread to her face. Thinking of you, Imp, and hoping you feel much better very soon. :grouphug: Thank you -- yes, her surgery was this morning at 9am Eastern Time. Your prayers are coveted.:grouphug::grouphug: So we doubly pray for double blessings doubly long...Got it! I know I said there wouldn't be any math - :tongue_smilie: -- but it's only the TWOS!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Thank you -- yes, her surgery was this morning at 9am Eastern Time. Your prayers are coveted.:grouphug::grouphug: I know I said there wouldn't be any math - :tongue_smilie: -- but it's only the TWOS!:D But it's Imp and we need to be ready for the 3s! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 But it's Imp and we need to be ready for the 3s! :D :iagree: I SO do not want to have to use a calculator.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Imp has been at the forefront of my mind and I am still praying for miracles for her. I too, think she is probably going through a grieving process because every injury, every illness, all of this takes a piece of her vision of where she thought she'd be at this stage of life or what she thought she'd be doing, away. There's so much to it besides just the physical pain which is bad enough as it is! So, I'm still beseeching heaven to help her in a mighty way! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Imp has been at the forefront of my mind and I am still praying for miracles for her. I too, think she is probably going through a grieving process because every injury, every illness, all of this takes a piece of her vision of where she thought she'd be at this stage of life or what she thought she'd be doing, away. There's so much to it besides just the physical pain which is bad enough as it is! So, I'm still beseeching heaven to help her in a mighty way! Faith My dear Faith, you have articulated perfectly what my dd30 has experienced with her chronic illness and her RSD issues. Her friends have completed their residencies and are practicing medicine. She had to leave med school after completing two years but she did take and pass her boards. She now has a two year plan to return and finish as she is experiencing improvement, BUT everything you said is SO TRUE! Mighty help requires mighty prayers!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Jumping in with another prayer and another bump! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Jumping in with another prayer and another bump! Cat Cat -- Thank you. :grouphug: You know, I am sitting here and I think that at midnight tonight when the prayer chain goes kind of 'rogue,' well, THAT is when all the stops should be pulled out and many, many petitions need to rise to Heaven. I think the prayer chain was just the beginning --it was just the warm up.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Imp has been at the forefront of my mind and I am still praying for miracles for her. I too, think she is probably going through a grieving process because every injury, every illness, all of this takes a piece of her vision of where she thought she'd be at this stage of life or what she thought she'd be doing, away. There's so much to it besides just the physical pain which is bad enough as it is! So, I'm still beseeching heaven to help her in a mighty way! Faith I do know there is grief involved here. Who would be happy, at 40, to lose all their teeth? It really is a tough pill to swallow, IYKWIM.:sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Cat -- Thank you. :grouphug: You know, I am sitting here and I think that at midnight tonight when the prayer chain goes kind of 'rogue,' well, THAT is when all the stops should be pulled out and many, many petitions need to rise to Heaven. I think the prayer chain was just the beginning --it was just the warm up.:grouphug: I'll still be up in 14 minutes and my heart is heavy for her tonight, even though I had a few light hearted moments. That I wish she enjoyed with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 one last bump as I pray and head to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Bumping this one more time before I get off the computer for the night. I hope Imp is able to get some rest. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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